Bangalore
City in India
Bangalore, officially Bengaluru, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is 27th largest city in the world.
Bangalore division divided into 9 districts (Bangalore Urban, Bangalore Rural, Chikkaballapura, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Kolar, Ramanagara, Shimoga, Tumakuru).
How to Reach Bangalore
Kempegowda International Airport (IATA Code- BLR) is an international airport, about 30 km north of the city near the suburb of Devanahalli. It is named after Kempe Gowda, the founder of Bangalore. Kempegowda International Airport is the third-busiest airport by passenger traffic, air traffic movements and domestic and total cargo handled in India, after the airports in Delhi and Mumbai.
Buy a cheapest air-ticket from here.
Hotels in Bangalore
Book online the hotels.
Transportation in Bangalore
The Bangalore Metro provides the option of Smart Tokens and Smart Cards for travel.
Smart Tokens: Token for single journey at cost 10 Rupees (US$ 0.12). Use it in entry station gate and exit station gate, then it will be useless.
Contactless Smart Cards: For multiple journeys. Minimum cost is 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61) and the fare is deducted after each use. You will get discounts of 15% to 23% as compared to the tokens.
Varshik Cards: The “Varshik” is a refillable card that stores credit of up to 1,500 Rupees (US$ 18.23). The fare is deducted after each use. The minimum fare is 8.50 Rupees (US$ 0.10).
Sanchar Cards: The “Sanchar” is a multi-trip card that can be used for up to 100 trips between two fixed points. It is designed for those who always travel on the same route. Fares are cheaper than those offered on the Varshik card. The minimum fare is 7.65 Rupees (US$ 0.093) if a minimum of 100 trips are purchased in advance.
Group Tickets: These are paper tickets and they can be issued to a group of ten members travelling between same stations.
Metro-Bus Ticket (MBT) Day Pass: It is an integrated metro and bus travel ticket that offers unlimited journeys for the whole day for Smart Card holders. A “Saral” ticket costs 110 Rupees (US$ 1.34) and is valid for travel on air conditioned buses (but not on Airport buses). A “Saraag” ticket costs 70 Rupees (US$ 0.85) and is only valid for travel on the Metro rails and non-air conditioned buses.
Tourist Places in Bangalore
I have described 84 best places to visit in Bangalore. You need approximately US$ 118 entry fees for visiting all the places listed below.
Day-1:
Dodda Alada Mara
Banyan Tree
Dodda Aalada Mara means Big Banyan Tree is about 400-year-old banyan tree.
How to go: It is located about 28 km from Bangalore towards west on the Bangalore–Mysore Road. By bus from Majestic to Kengeri and then from Kengeri to Doda Alada Mara. There are direct buses from K. R. Market to Dodda Alada mara which stops just beside the tree in Kethohalli village.
Wonderla Amusement Park
Amusement Park
Visiting Time: Weekday - Park Time - 11 AM to 6 PM and Water Park Time - 12:30 PM to 5 PM. Weekend - Park Time - 11 AM to 7 PM and Water Park Time - 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Ticket Price: Weekday - 1249 Rupees (US$ 15.18) for adult and 999 Rupees (US$ 12.14) for child height below 85 CM. Weekend and holiday - 1499 Rupees (US$ 18.22) for adult and 1199 Rupees (US$ 14.57) for child height below 85 CM. Sometimes offer Park and Resort Combo Half day at park and half day at resort starts from 1399 Rupees (US$ 17) + GST.
How to go: it is located about 23 km from Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna - Bengaluru Station towards southwest. By train go to Hejjala train station. From there is about 2.8 km towards northeast.
Day-2:
Vels Innovative Film City
Theme Park
There are many things to do. Aqua Kingdom, Dino Park, Haunted House, Cartoon City, Mirror Maze, Innovative Talkies, Petting Zoo, Mini Golf, Tribal Museum, Wax Museum, Archery, Fossil Hunt, Toddler’s Den, Film Academy, and Bigg Boss Tour.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 600 Rupees (US$ 7.29) per person. 400 Rupees (US$ 4.86) after 3 PM.
How to go: It is located about about 8 km from Wonderla Amusement Park towards south. About 3.5 km from Bidadi Train station (next stop after Hejjala train station) towards southeast.
Day-3:
Avenue Road
Street
About 1 km north-south road is the busy shopping and commercial street.
How to go: It starts from Mysore Bank Building (north end), which is about 750 meters from east end of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station, Majestic towards east and about 350 meters from Sir M Visveswaraya Station, Central College Subway station towards southwest. The road ends at NR Road (south end) near KR Market.
KR Market
City Market
It is the largest wholesale market in Banglore was established in 1928. A new concrete 3-story structure was built in the 1990s between the two older buildings. It considered to be one of the biggest flower markets in Asia.
How to go: It is lcoated at the west side of the south end of Avenue Road. Chickpet Subway station is nearest metro station of the market.
Bangalore Fort
Fort
Bangalore Fort was built in 1537 by Kempe Gowda I (27 June 1510 – 1569), a leader of a tribal society under the Vijayanagara Empire. It was a mud fort.
There is a story behind this that, during the construction of the fort, it was said that the southern gate would collapse before it was built, and human sacrifices were indicated to ward off evil spirits. When Kempe Gowda would not accept human sacrifice, his daughter-in-law Lakshamma, realizing her father-in-law's plight, decapitated herself with a sword at the southern gate in the dark of night. Then the fort was completed without any mishap. In her memory, Kempe Gowda built a temple in her name at Koramangala.
Later Rustam-i-Zaman captured the fort and handed over its management along with other territories to Shahji. This mud fort was enlarged between 1673 AD and 1704 AD. In 1761, it was renovated by Hyder Ali (father of Tipu Sultan), who reinforced it with stone.
In March 1791, the British East India Company army besieged Bangalore Fort from Tipu Sultan. The British began dismantling it, a process that continued until the 1930s. Remains of the fort today are Delhi Gate and remnants of two forts.
Visiting Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 15 Rupees (US$ 0.18) for Indians and 200 Rupees (US$ 2.43) for foreigner.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from KR Market towards south.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
Palace
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan.
Hyder Ali, Father of Tipu Sultan, started its construction and it was completed in 1791 during the reign of Tipu Sultan. After the death of Tipu Sultan on 4 May 1799, the British administration used the palace for its secretariat before moving to Attara Kachari in 1868.
The ground floor rooms have been converted into a small museum. It exhibits various achievements of Tipu Sultan and his administration.
Visiting Time: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Rupees (US$ 0.061) for Indian and 100 Rupees (US$ 1.22) for foreigner.
How to go: It is located at the south in Bangalore Fort complex near Krishna Rajendra Market Subway station.
Kote Sri Venkataramana Swamy Gudi
Hindu Temple
The temple was built in 1689 by King Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar, then ruler of Mysore.
How to go: It is located mear Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. Nearest station is Krishna Rajendra Market Subway station.
JC Road
Street
About 1 km north-south street. Ravindra Kalakshetra is located on the street.
How to go: It starts from Town Hall Square (north end) to Minerva Circle (south end), which is about 850 meters from Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace towards southeast and 450 meters from the northwest corner of Lalbagh Botanical Garden towards west.
Bangalore Town Hall
Town Hall
The building was built on 11 September 1935.
How to go: It is located north end of JC Road.
Sree Dharmaraya Swamy Temple
Hindu Temple
The Dharmaraya Swamy Temple was built 800 hundred years ago by the Thigalas, an agricultural community.
Karaga Festival is celebrated in March and April.
Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 5 AM to 10 AM and 6 AM to 8 PM. Friday - 5 AM to 12 PM.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Bangalore Town Hall towards northwest at Old Taluk Cutchery Road, Thigalarpet, Nagarathpete.
Day-4:
Jinke Park
Park
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace toards northwest.
Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara
Hindu Temple
This cave temple dedicated to Shiva in Bengaluru is a well visited temple. Built by Gautama Maharshi and Bharadwaja Muni in Vedic period (from late Bronze Age and early Iron Age). Renovated by Kempe Gowda (27 June 1510 – 1569), founder of Bengaluru.
Thousands of devotees visit this cave temple on Makar Sankranti every year in mid-January. It is a special day when the sun rays fall on the Shivalinga for an hour.
How to go: It is located about 2 km from Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace toards northwest. and near southeast of Jinke Park. About 1.3 km from National College Subway station towards west.
Bugle Rock Park
Park
Kempe Gowda II, who came to power in 1585, built four watchtowers, including one on the Bugle Rock (on the southern border), to mark the limits of Bangalore's expansion. It is said that at sunset a sentry would blow the bugle and hold a torch which was visible from the other three watch towers. Bugle Rock is a massive rock that is about 3,000 million years old. Most of the rocks on the Bugle Rock, next to the Bull Temple, have hollows, which were once used to light lamps. This landmark is spread over an area of 16 acres (6.5 hectares). This rock is similar to the rock of Lalbagh Tower.
The small park with the natural rock formations, has also waterfalls and fountains. There are three temples in the park. The densely tree-lined park is considered a "walker's paradise". There is an amphitheater, which can seat 300 people. The Hindu temple Dodda Bashavna Guri or Bull Temple, said to be the largest Nandi temple in the world, and a Ganesha temple border the park. The Bull Temple was built in 1537 by Kempe Gowda.
Visiting Time: 5 AM to 10 AM and 3:30 PM to 9 PM.
How to go: It is located about 850 meters from Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara towards southeast and 1 km from National College Subway station towards southwest.
MN Krishna Rao Park
Park
25-acre park with a kids' playground, cricket pitch, an outdoor gym and badminton courts.
How to go: It is located about 390 meters from Bugle Rock Park towards east. About 670 meters from National College Subway station towards south and about 480 meters from Lalbagh Subway station towards southwest.
Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
Hyder Ali commissioned the building of this garden in 1760 but his son, Tipu Sultan, completed it.
The foundation stone of the Glass House, modeled after London's Crystal Palace, was laid by Prince Albert Victor on 30 November 1889 and was built during the tenure of John Cameron.
Lalbagh is a 240 acres garden has four gates. Inside the garden, there is a bonsai garden, a Topiary Garden, Rose Garden and Lotus Garden. An artificial waterfall and Lalbagh Lake are located inside the garden. Flower shows are conducted every year during the week of Republic day (January 26) and Independence day (August 15).
How to go: It is located about 360 meters from M.N. Krishna Rao Park towards east. It is located east side of Lalbagh Subway station.
Day-5:
Kanakapura Road
Street
How to go: It is starts from NICE Ring Road (Nearest metro station is Silk Institute Subway station. 430 meters south from station) and headed to south.
Art of Living International Center
Ashram
Also known as Sri Sri Ravishankar Ashram. It was built in 1986. The ashram follow a nice rule "You can come here with innumerable concerns and botherations, but you cannot take them back with you!". One can attend numerous residential courses at the Ashram each week, such as Sudarshan Kriya (breathing technique that has helped you release stress). You can join evening Satsang where youngsters who sing, dance and meditate to songs in praise of the various gods and oddesses. You can do Seva (voluntary work) at the ashram, from serving food in the kitchen to sweeping and mopping the premise and most importantly, taking responsibility for this wonderful space. They have different types of meditaion courses.
How to go: From NICE Ring Road go south through Kanakapura Road about 3.63 km. You will reach here.
Thottikallu Falls
Waterfall
Popularly known as TK falls and locally known as Swarna Mukhi falls. To enjoy the beauty, you must go during rainy season.
Try to visit on a weekend or a holiday, so you'll get plenty of crowds. Otherwise try to go in large groups to avoid looting. Because the place is a bit risky. It's nothing special, so you can skip this place.
How to go: Art of Living International Center, go towards south about 3 km to Kaggalipura bus stop and from there hire an auto to Muneshwara Temple which is situated under a huge tree is at the entrance of the TK falls. Fare around 300-350 rupees (US$ 4.25). Then walk 500 meters to the falls from Parking area.
Dirt Mania Outdoor Adventures
Sports
Cost: The Sporty Phoenix 200 CC (single rider) - 2100 Rupees (US$ 25.52) for 6 km trail and 3400 Rupees (US$ 41.32) for 12 km trail. The Fiesty Trail Boss 330 CC (single rider) - 2800 Rupees (US$ 34.03) for 6 km trail and 4500 Rupees (US$ 54.69) for 12 km trail. The Gritty SportsMan 500 CC / Hawkeye 400 CC - 3400 Rupees (US$ 41.32) for 6 km trail and 5400 Rupees (US$ 65.62) for 12 km trail. The Uber Cool RZR 800 CC - 4200 Rupees (US$ 51.04) for 6 km trail and 6700 Rupees (US$ 81.42) for 12 km trail.
How to go: From NICE Ring Road, head through Kanakapura Road and you will reach Art of Living Ashram. Continue more 6.5 km from here and you will see APS college of Engineering on the right and EDIFY School. Continue more 300 meters and you will reach Somanahalli Gate bus stop. Continue more 850 meters and you will reach Nelagulli Cross Bus stop. Take the immediate right and go through the Nelaguli village more about 2.2 km to Sundaram Estate Bus stop. After bus stop continue more 570 meters. Turn left and go more 1 km and you will reach the Dirt Mania.
Prani
Pet Sanctuary
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day. An educational guided tour of 1.5 hour. Pre-booking mandatory. Book here (https://www.prani.co.in/booking-calendar). Select your date and time of visit.
Entry Fee: 400 Rupees (US$ 4.86) for age 3 and above.
How to go: From NICE Ring Road, head through Kanakapura Road and you will reach Art of Living Ashram. Continue more 6.5 km from here and you will see APS college of Engineering on the right and EDIFY School. Continue more 300 meters and you will reach Somanahalli Gate bus stop. Turn left and continue 1 km and a right turn at Somanahalli village and a further 2 km drive will get you to Prani. It is just outside of Bengaluru City.
Pyramid Valley International
Meditation Center
The Maitreya Buddha Pyramid inside the Pyramid Valley occupies a base area of 160x160 feet and is 102 feet high. It can accommodate about 5,000 meditators at a time. The Pyramid is constructed on the principles of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. The King’s Chamber is located at the center of the Pyramid.
There are accommodation facilities inside the premises.
How to go: From NICE Ring Road, head through Kanakapura Road and you will reach Art of Living Ashram. Continue more 6.5 km from here and you will see APS college of Engineering on the right and EDIFY School. Continue more 300 meters and you will reach Somanahalli Gate bus stop. Continue more about 8.5 km towards south and you will reach Kembbepalya bus stand (600 meters before Harohalli bus stand). From the bus stand by auto go to left to the valley which is about 1.5 km far away from bus stand.
Day-6:
Bannerghatta Main Road
Street
49 km road previously called Anekal Road.
How to go: The road starting from Adugodi Christian Cemetery (north end) till Anekal (south end).
NIMHANS Brain Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Saturday - 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Wednesday - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee: Free 30 minutes guided tour is available at 10 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2:30 PM on Saturday and 2:30 PM on Wednesday.
How to go: Go through Bannerghatta Main Road about 1.5 km from Adugodi Christian Cemetery towards south. You will reach Dairy Circle and you will see over bridge. Turn right (west) and go about 520 meters and you will reach the museum.
Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Temple
Hindu Temple
It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The temple was formed in 1969 and registered in 1972.
The temple also has a Shivalinga along with temples of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman in the same area. The temple is on a hill. At the base of the hill there is a small temple dedicated to Ganesha, Navagraha and Goddess Rajarajeshwari.
Each December the festival of Sri Hanumajjayanthi (the birth of Lord Hanuman) is celebrated as a 12-day event at the temple. During this time, a big fair is held around the temple.
Visiiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 8 to 11:30 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 8 AM to 12:30 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM.
How to go: It is located about 2.8 km from NIMHANS Brain Museum towards south and 1.9 km from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Road Subway station towards southeast at Jayanagara 9th Block, Jayanagar. Or from Dairy Circle, Go to about 2.5 km south through Bannerghatta Main Road and you will reach Gopalan Innovation Shopping mall. Turn right (west) and go 700 meters and you will reach to the temple.
Puttenahalli Lake
Lake
It is a 10-hectare small lake.
How to go: Go about 3 km from Gopalan Innovation Shopping mall through Bannerghatta Main Road towards south till Cinepolis SJR Arekere (Central Mall). Turn right (west) and go about 1.1 km and you will reach the lake.
Indian Music Experience Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 150 Rupees (US$ 1.82).
How to go: It is located west of Puttenahalli Lake at Brigade Millennium Avenue, JP Nagar 7th phase.
Cave Temple
Hindu Temple
Also known as Hulimave cave temple has been declared as a 2000 year old single rock cave. The temple is placed within the natural cave inside the rocks. It was stated that the temple is as old as 4–5 hundred years.
How to go: Go to 1.64 km from Cinepolis SJR Arekere (Central Mall) through Bannerghatta Main Road towards south to near BGS National Public School at Cave Temple Road, Pai Layout, Hulimavu.
Area 83
Sports Zone
Sports: Archery Tag, Bubble Soccer, Giant Swing, Human Foosball, Kayaking, Paintball (Min. Age: 18), Rocket Ejector, Sky Swing, Superman, Tree Climbing, Water Cycle.
Cost: Silver Package 1600 Rupees (US$ 19.44) and Gold Package 2100 Rupees (US$ 25.52) per person without tax with Buffet Lunch. 299 Rupees (US$ 3.63) per person without tax to be added to the package for breakfast.
Accommodation: Chalet 6000 Rupees (US$ 72.91) per night for double, with tax it may cost 7081 Rupees (US$ 86.05). Tent 1500 Rupees (US$ 18.23) (with tax 1770 Rupees (US$ 21.51)) per night for single. You will get double occupancy tent (3540 Rupees (US$ 43.02)) of four occupancy tent (7080 Rupees (US$ 86.04)).
How to go: It is located at 313, Bannerghatta Road Shanbhoganahalli, Bilwaradahalli.
Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park
Biological Park
They have Zoo, Safary and Butterfly Park.
Cost: Zoo - 100 Rupees (US$ 1.22) for adult. 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61) for child and 60 Rupees (US$ 0.73) for Sr. Citizen. Butterfly Park - 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61) for adult. 30 Rupees (US$ 0.36) for child and senior. Non AC Bus Safari (Zoo+Safari) - 330 Rupees (US$ 4.01) (Monday to Friday) and 380 Rupees (US$ 4.62) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for adult. 180 Rupees (US$ 2.19) (Monday to Friday) and 230 Rupees (US$ 2.80) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for child. 230 Rupees (US$ 2.80) (Monday to Friday) and 280 Rupees (US$ 3.40) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for senior. 530 Rupees (US$ 6.44) for foreign adult and 430 Rupees (US$ 5.23) for foreign child. AC Bus Safari (Zoo+Safari+ButterflyPark+Camera) - 650 Rupees (US$ 7.90) (Monday to Friday ) and 700 Rupees (US$ 8.51) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for adult. 450 Rupees (US$ 5.47) (Monday to Friday ) and 500 Rupees (US$ 6.08) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for child. Jeep Safari(Zoo+Safari+ButterflyPark+Camera) - 3500 Rupees (US$ 42.53) (Monday to Friday) 3800 Rupees (US$ 46.18) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for 6 Seater Non AC Jeep. 4000 Rupees (US$ 48.61) (Monday to Friday) 4300 Rupees (US$ 52.26) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for 6 Seater AC Jeep. 4500 Rupees (US$ 54.69) (Monday to Friday) 5000 Rupees (US$ 60.76) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for 6 Seater AC Xylo or 8 seater non AC Jeep. 5500 Rupees (US$ 66.84) (Monday to Friday) 6000 Rupees (US$ 72.91) (Saturday, Sunday & Govt Holidays) for 7 seater Innova Car.
How to go: It is located about 4.5 km from Nice Ring Road towards south through Bannerghata Main road.
Day-7:
NICE Ring Road
Street
111 km road officially known as Bengaluru–Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC). The road constructed by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE). So it is known as Nice road.
How to go: It starts from Mumbai Highway (north end) near Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre, about 2.5 km from Nagasandra Subway station towards northwest. The road headed to south and finally to east and end at Hosur Road near Chirayu TechZone Park.
Begur Fort
Fort
Over a 1000 years old, Begur Fort was a made of mud.
How to go: It is located about 2.6 km from Hulimave Cave Temple towards southeast at Akshaya Residency, Akshayanagar.
Sri Panchalinga Nageshwara Gudi
Temple Complex
Two temples within the temple complex, Nageshvara and Nageshvarasvami were commissioned during the reigns of Western Ganga Dynasty kings Nitimarga I (reigned 843–870) and Ereyappa Nitimarga II (reigned 907–921).
How to go: It is located about 800 meters from Begur Fort towards northeast. It is on the northwest corner of Begur Lake.
Day-8:
Play Arena
Adventure Sports Zone
Games: Bowling, Archery, Laser Tag, Trampoline Park, Go Kart, Paint ball, Shooting, Wall Climbing, 250 cc quad bike.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
How to go: Total Mall, Silverwood Regency Apartment, No. 75, Central Jail Road, Sarjapur-Marathahalli Road, opppsite Near, Kasavanahalli.
Kaikondrahalli Lake Trail
Lake
How to go: It is located west of Play Arena. About 960 meters from Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road towards southeast through Sarjapur Road.
Sri Jagannatha Swami Temple
Hindu Temple
Jagannath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra.
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 12 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM.
How to go: It is located on Sarjapur Road in Agara. About 1.5 km from Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road towards northwest at Agara Flyover, Agara Village, 1st Sector, HSR Layout.
Agara Lake
Lake Park
Visiting Time: 5:30 AM to 11 AM, 4 PM to 6:30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from Sri Jagannatha Swami Temple towards west.
Bellandur Lake
Lake
It is the largest lake in the city.
How to go: It is located about 2.7 km from Agara Lake towards northeast and about 1. 5 km from Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road towards north.
HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61) for adult. 30 Rupees (US$ 0.36) for student and chil age 18. Free for child age 0-3 and disabled.
Photography: Mobile Camera - 20 Rupees (US$ 0.24). Still Camera - 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61). Video Camera - 75 Rupees (US$ 0.91).
How to go: It is located about 3.2 km and northeast of HAL Old Airport at Police Station, Near HAL, HAL Old Airport Road, Marathahalli.
Shivoham Shiva Temple
Hindu Temple
The temple was built on 26 February 1995.
The entrance to the temple has a 25 feet Shiva Linga. The temple features a 65 feet statue of Shiva. There is also a 32 feet statue of Lord Ganesha, unveiled on 1 March 2003.
How to go: It is located about 2.5 km from HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum towards west at 97, HAL Old Airport Road, Kemp fort mall Parking, Ramagiri, Murgesh Pallya.
Day-9:
Freedom Park
Park
Freedom Park was formerly the Central Jail. It was opened to the public in November 2008.
How to go: It is located about 650 meters from Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Metro Station towards east.
Karnataka Vikasa Soudha
Government office
Vidhana Soudha is the seat of the state legislature of Karnataka. Construction was started in 1952 and completed in 1956.
How to go: It is located about 1.2 km from Freedom Park towards east and opposite of High Court.
Cubbon Park
Park
Officially known as Sri Chamarajendra Park on an area of 100 acres.
How to go: It is located about 650 meters from Freedom Park towards southeast.
Inside the Premises: Indraprastha State Children's Library, Sheshadri Iyer Memorial Hall, Musuems, Karnataka High Court.
Seshadri Iyer memorial hall
Hall
IT was built in 1915. It houses the Seshadri Memorial library.
How to go: It is located central south side of Cubbon Park.
Karnataka High Court
High Court
It was built in 1864 A.D. The Public offices were located here from 1868 AD to 1956 AD. After that offices were moved to the Vidhana Soudha, opposite to it. The building now accommodates the Karnataka High Court. In the Central Hall a portrait of Sir Mark Cubbon decorates the ceiling. An equestrian statue of Cubbon by Baron Marochetti is located at the back of the building.
How to go: It is located at the north side of Cubbon Park.
Venkatappa Art Gallery Bengaluru
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Rupees (US$ 0.12).
How to go: It is lcoated besides State Archeological Museum.
State Archeological Museum
Museum
It was built in 1876.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Rupees (US$ 0.12) for adult. 5 Rupees (US$ 0.061) for child.
How to go: It is located between Venkatappa Art Gallery Bengaluru and Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum.
Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: 9:30 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 25 Rupees (US$ 0.30) for adult. 20 Rupees (US$ 0.24) for child and student.
How to go: It is located northeast of State Archeological Museum.
Government Museum
Museum
Government Museum, Bangalore was established on 18 August 1865 at the Cantonment's jail building. It continued to function there for 13 years until 1878. The new museum (the current structure) was planned and built in 1877.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 25 Rupees (US$ 0.30) for adult. 20 Rupees (US$ 0.24) for child and student.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Visvesvaraya Industrial & Technological Museum.
Government Aquarium
Aquarium
It is the second largest aquarium in India was established in 1983.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 25 Rupees (US$ 0.30) for adult. 20 Rupees (US$ 0.24) for child and student.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Government Museum.
Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) Office
Museum
Vsiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Sunday and Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 100 meters south of Government Museum at 26/1 Sua House.
Mahatma Gandhi Park
Park
How to go: It is located southeast corner of Cubbon Park.
CSI St. Mark's Cathedral
Church
The foundation stone was laid in 1808, and construction was completed in 1812 as a garrison church of the Madras Army of the East India Company. A new building was constructed in August 1902. But the new church building collapsed, and had to be rebuilt again in 1906. On 17 February 1923, The church building was damaged by fire and the renovation works were about to be completed in February 1924, but the church building again collapsed. Reconstruction of the church started in 1926 and was completed in 1927. The pipe organ was installed in 1929.
Visiting Time: 9:30 AM to 1 PM and 1:30 PM to 5 PM. Saturday - 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Sunday - 8 AM to 1:30 PM.
How to go: It is located south of Mahatma Gandhi Park after crossing the road.
Day-10:
Rangoli Metro Art Center
Art Gallery
Rangoli Metro Art Center was developed by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation. The center includes art galleries, auditorium, play area for kids, and a walkway.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7:30 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 350 meters from CSI St. Mark's Cathedral towards east at Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station, Beside, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Shivaji Nagar.
Commercial Street
Street
About 470 meters east-west street is one of the oldest and busiest shopping areas of the city.
How to go: It starts from Kamaraj road (east end), is about 750 meters from Mahatma Gandhi Metro Station towards north to Jumma Masjid road (west end).
St. Mary's Basilica
Church
St. Mary's Basilica began as a thatched hut in the 17th century by the locals. The temple was then known as 'Chapel of Kanikkai Madha'. Christian missionaries had to flee Mysore when Tipu Sultan ascended the throne.
In 1799 the British captured Srirangapatna from Tipu Sultan. French MEP priest Jean-Antoine Dubois came to Bangalore and started restoration of Catholicism. In 1803 Dubois built a chapel with a thatched roof on the present site. The structure was named 'Kaanike Mathe Devalaya', meaning 'Church of Our Lady of the Presentation'. In 1811 Dubois built a small chapel with a rectory for the priests. In 1813, he enlarged the chapel and renamed it 'the Church of Purification of Our Lady. The church was destroyed during the communal riots of 1832. The church was rebuilt to its present form in 1856-1882.
The stained glass windows were removed during World War II and were subsequently restored in 1947. A Novena (an ancient tradition of devotional praying in Christianity) is held on the first nine days from 29 August to 7 September.
How to go: It is located about 320 meters from the west end of Commercial Street towards northwest at MF Norrona street, Shivaji Nagar.
St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
Church
The first church of St. Francis Xavier was constructed in 1851 by French missionaries. In 1911, the foundation stone of the current building was laid. This church was inaugurated on 26 May 1932.
Two new domes of the facade were inaugurated in 2009. The cathedral's large compound has three schools: St. Aloysius', St. Anthony's and St. Rock's. There is also a Shrine dedicated to St. Anthony.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9:30 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from St. Mary's Basilica towards north at St Johns Church Road, Cleveland Town, Pulikeshi Nagar.
Ulsoor Lake
Lake
It is spread over 123.6 acres and has several islands. You can ride on boat. Cost around 35 Rupees (US$ 0.43).
How to go: It is located about 1.15 km from St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral towards southeast. Trinity Subway station is the nearest station from the lake about 500 meters from the south end of the lake.
Day-11:
Sri Someshwara Swami devalaya
Hindu Temple
Also known as Halasuru Someshwara Temple.
According to one source, Kempe Gowda (27 June 1510 – 1569), while on a hunting trip far from his capital. Exhausted, he rested under a tree and fell asleep. The local deity Someshwara appeared to him in a dream and ordered a temple to be built in his honor using the buried treasure. Kempe Gowda found the treasure and completed the temple.
Another account attributes the temple to the Chola dynasty which was later renovated by Yelahanka Nada Prabhus.
How to go: It is located about 450 meters from the southend of Ulsoor Lake towards southeast and about 230 meters from Halasuru Subway station towards southwest.
CSI Holy Trinity Church
Church
The foundation stone was laid on 16 February 1848. It was built in 1851, for the British Regiment stationed in Bangalore and opened on 8 August, 1852.
How to go: It is located about 750 meters from Sri Someshwara Swami devalaya towards southwest and about 300 meters from Trinity Subway station towards southeast at Trinity Circle-8, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Near Vijaya Bank, Jogupalya.
Royal Orchid Central Bengaluru
City Park
City park has walking paths, landscaped gardens and play areas. The Royal Orchid Hotel is located here.
How to go: It is located about 120 meters from Trinity Subway station towards northwest at Dickenson Road, Yellappa Garden, Yellappa Chetty Layout, Sivanchetti Gardens.
Kempegowda Museum
Museum
It was established in 2011 and is dedicated to Kempegowda (1513-1569) who was the founder of the city of Bangalore.
The museum is located on the first floor of Mayo Hall. Mayo Hall was built in the memory of Lord Mayo (Viceroy and Governor-General of India. In the period 1869–1872), and inaugurated by the British Resident on 6 June 1883.
The museum is located on the first floor of Mayo Hall. Mayo Hall was built in memory of Lord Mayo (Viceroy and Governor-General of India) and was inaugurated by the British Resident on 6 June 1883.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Royal Orchid Central Bengaluru towards west at Field Marshal Cariappa Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar.
Residency Road
Street
About 1.9 km street is a shopping district.
How to go: It is starts from Kempegowda Museum (norheast) to Richmond Circle (southwest).
Brigade Road
Street
About 380 meters street is a one-way connecting road.
How to go: It starts from Residency Road (north end), which is about 550 meters from Kempegowda Museum towards southwest through Residency Road. Then the road goes to south.
St. Patrick's Church
Church
The foundation of St. Patrick's Church was laid in July 1841 and completed in late 1844. The church was rebuilt between 1894 and 1899, as it stands now.
The church was further renovated in 2012 AD.
Visiting Time: 6 AM to 7 PM.
How to go: It is located at 15K, Brigade Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar.
Flight 4 Fantasy
Amusement Center
You can be a pilot of an airplane and control it. Their instructors will guide you to take off at over 20,000 airports around the world.
Cost: Boeing 737 Commercial Jet - 1100 Rupees (US$ 13.37) for 15 Minutes Flight. 1800 Rupees (US$ 21.87) for 30 minutes. 3250 Rupees (US$ 39.50) for 60 minutes. Cessna 172 S aircraft - 400 Rupees (US$ 4.86) for 15 minutes. 650 Rupees (US$ 7.90) for 30 minutes. Fighter Jet Military with 4D set-ups 250 Rupees (US$ 3.04) for 10-15 minutes.
How to go: It is located about 400 metesr from Kempegowda Museum towards south at 4th floor, Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, Ashok Nagar.
Day-12:
Fantasy Park
Park
How to go: It is located in Krishnarajapuram. Krishnarajapuram Train station is located about 3 km from the park towards northeast. About 6.63 km from Swami Vivekananda Road Subway station towards northeast.
Day-13:
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
Art Gallery
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9:30 AM to 5 PM. Saturday - 10:30 AM to 5 PM. Sunday - 1 hour before events.
How to go: It is located about 1.8 km from Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna - Bengaluru Station towards north.
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium
Planetarium
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:30 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 35 Rupees (US$ 0.43) for adult. 20 Rupees (US$ 0.24) for child age below 16.
How to go: It is located about 2.3 km from Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath towards east at Sri T. Choudaiah Road, High Grounds.
Indiragandhi Musical Fountain Park
Musical Fountain
17 acres park with National Military Memorial.
Park Time: 10 AM to 4 PM and 5 PM to 8:30 PM. Monday and second Tuesday remains closed.
Show Time: 30 minutes at 7 PM and 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 30 Rupees (US$ 0.36) for adult. Free for child below age 10.
How to go: It is located opposite of Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.
National Gallery of Modern Art
Art Gallery
Musuem Time: Tuesday to Friday - 11 AM to 6 PM, Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM - 6 PM, Monday and National Holiday remains closed.
Time: Free guided walks are held everyday at 11 AM. 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Cost: Free.
How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium towards north at 49, GF, Manikyavelu Mansion, Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar.
Bengaluru Palace
Palace
Construction started in April 1874 and completed in 1878 in an area that was owned by Rev. J. Garrett.
There are 34 bedrooms and a swimming pool inside the palace.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Entry is restricted when booked to private events.
Entry Fee: 230 Rupees (US$ 2.80) for Indians and 460 Rupees (US$ 5.59) for foreigners with photography charges.
How to go: It is located about 770 meters from National Gallery of Modern Art towards north.
Day-14:
Snow City
Indoor Snow Center
Snow City Park Timings: 10:15 AM to 8 PM every day. Session Timings - 10:15 AM to 11 AM, 11:15 AM to 12 PM, 12:15 PM to 1 PM, 1:15 PM to 2 PM, 2:15 PM to 3 PM, 3:15 PM to 4 PM, 4:15 PM to 5 PM, 5:15 pm to 6 PM, 6:15 PM to 7 PM, 7:15 PM to 8 PM. Duration of Sessions is 45 minutes.
Entry Fee: Snow City Park - 550 Rupees (US$ 6.68) on weekday, 650 Rupees (US$ 7.90) weekends (includes entry fee, activities, and winter gear), Wearing socks is compulsory. Eyelusion - 200 Rupees (US$ 2.43), Mad Labs - 400 Rupees (US$ 4.86), AR Zoo & 3D Archary - 100 Rupees (US$ 1.22), 9D Cinema - 120 Rupees (US$ 1.46), Gaming Arcade - 250 Rupees (US$ 3.04). Snowman Cafe. Snow City + Madlabs Topup - 700 Rupees (US$ 8.51). Snow city + Eyelusion - 700 Rupees (US$ 8.51). Snow city + Madlabs + Eyelusion - 1,000 Rupees (US$ 12.15). Prices differ on Weekends, National Holidays and Festivals.
Other Charges: Locker Fee - 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61), Camera Charges - 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61).
How to go: It is located north side of Bengaluru Palace.
Day-15:
Fun World Amusement Park
Amusement Park
Fun World with 57 rides, Water World with 28 slides, Ice World and Arcade World.
Visiting Time: 10:30 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Weekday - 999 Rupees (US$ 12.14) for adult and 899 Rupees (US$ 10.93) for child. Weekend - 1199 Rupees (US$ 14.57) for adult and 999 Rupees (US$ 12.14) for child.
How to go: It is located near Snow City.
Day-16:
Mahua- The Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 11 AM to 7 PM. Sunday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 850 meters from Snow City towards west at 344, 4th Main Road, Sadashiva Nagar, Armane Nagar. Passing Shringar Palace Garden, a wedding venue.
Sankey Tank
Lake
It is a 37.1 acres manmade lake was constructed in 1882.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Mahua- The Art Gallery towards northwest.
ISKCON Temple Bangalore
Hindu Temple
The temple was inaugurated in May 1997.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 4:15 AM to 5:15 AM, 7:15 AM to 1:15 PM and 4:15 PM to 8 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 4:15 AM to 5:15 AM and 7:15 AM to 8:30 PM.
How to go: It is located about 2.4 km from Sankey Tank towards west at Hare Krishna Hill, Chord Road, Rajajinagar. Mahalakshmi Subway station is located on its west side.
Jaya Prakash Narayana Park
Park
Visiting Time: 5 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8:30 PM.
How to go: It is located about 2.2 km from ISKCON Temple Bangalore towards north at 22/1, Tank Bund Road, Brindavan Nagar, Bandappa Garden, Mathikere. Yeshwanthpur Junction Train station is about 1 km from the lake towards south and Yesvantpur A Cabin Train station is about 550 meters north from the lake.
Hebbal Lake
Lake
140.9 acres lake was created in 1537 by Kempe Gowda.
How to go: It is located about 3.6 km from Jaya Prakash Narayana Park towards northwest at the mouth of National Highway 7, along the junction of Bellary Road and the Outer Ring Road (ORR). Hebbal Train Station is located south of the lake.
Nagavara Lake
Lake
Lumbini Gardens is located on the bank of the lake.
How to go: It is located in the Outer Ring Road of Bangalore. About 1.2 km from Hebbal Lake towards east.
Lumbini Gardens
Park
The artificial wave pool is located in the Lumbini Gardens. Merry-go-rounds, a giraffe shaped toy train, Battery operated cars, Twirling Vortex fantasy ride, Spanish bull fight rides, Bungee jumping on a trampoline, Caterpillar Ride, Columbus Ride, Break dance ride, Pirate ship, Bouncy ride, A 25 foot high statue of Buddha, A clock tower that resembles the Big Ben of London. There are various boat rides like the pedal boats, general boats, coffee boats, Jet skis, etc.
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 50 Rupees (US$ 0.61) for age above 3. 30 Rupees (US$ 0.36) for Camera. 100 Rupees (US$ 1.22) for wave pool entry.
How to go: it is located on the bank of Nagavara Lake.
Rangoli Gardens
Theme park
A model village theme park.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 200 Rupees (US$ 2.43) for adult on Saturday, Sunday and holiday. 150 Rupees (US$ 1.82) for adult on weekday. 100 Rupees (US$ 1.22) for child age 3-14 any day.
How to go: It is located 1.7 km from Nagavara Lake towards north in Rachenahalli, Thanisandra.
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